*Now* TiVo's in trouble

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"Randy S." <rswittno@spamgmail.com> wrote in message
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> grinder wrote:
>> Give it two days and you won't understand how you lived without it. I find
>> myself thinking I wish I had Tivo for the radio everytime I hear something
>> and want to repeat it or there is something interesting on and I have to
>> leave the car for a few minutes (get the mail, go in a store, etc.).
>
> Ooh, somebody needs to pitch that to one of the Sat radio companies! Wouldn't
> it be killer to be able to "Tivo" sat radio programs and play them whenever
> you want? Kind of like a MP3 player/Sat radio hybrid w/ recording
> capabilities.
>
> Randy S.
http/www.timetraxtech.com/
This pissed off XM radio and they asked the company to
stop selling this program. It works great and splits up the
songs into MP3 files with the title and artist added as the
title of the MP3.
John

 

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>
> http/www.timetraxtech.com/
> This pissed off XM radio and they asked the company to
> stop selling this program. It works great and splits up the
> songs into MP3 files with the title and artist added as the
> title of the MP3.
> John
>
>

Well, I was really thinking of something integrated into the radio, but
they probably won't do it due to RIAA issues.

Randy S.

 

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On 25 Feb 2005 00:00:40 GMT, Howard <stile99@email.com.> wrote:

<snip>

>I swear they USED to have this, but I got my TiVo rather long ago, my
>memory could be playing tricks. It had a small number of pre-recorded
>videos on it, one being a demo, and one being a TV show TiVo did that they
>stopped soon after I got mine. I did rather like it though, and they
>should bring it back. Especially if it means seeing more TiVoShanan.

I bought a used Philips Series 1 a few months ago as a gift. It had a
"Getting to Know TiVo"-type video in the NPL, but it was _not_ hosted by
Shanan.

I've purchased other Series 1 and Series2 standalones, both new and
refurbished, and this was the only time I recall seeing such a prerecorded
video.
--
TiVo Series2 60hr (upgraded to 310:09 + Lifetime)
TiVo Series2.5 40hr (upgraded to ~229 hrs)
Philips Series 1 HDR212 (upgraded to 156:29 + TurboNet)
I watch too much TV, but no one cares except my wife.

 

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* Randy S. wrote in alt.video.ptv.tivo:

>> http/www.timetraxtech.com/
>> This pissed off XM radio and they asked the company to
>> stop selling this program. It works great and splits up the
>> songs into MP3 files with the title and artist added as the
>> title of the MP3.
>> John


> Well, I was really thinking of something integrated into the radio, but
> they probably won't do it due to RIAA issues.

http/www.crutchfield.com/S-fIqPOZ6ttiE/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=176950&I=040SA10113

5 hours of recording time.
--
David
It destroys one's nerves to be amiable every day to the same human being.
-- Benjamin Disraeli

 

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>>Well, I was really thinking of something integrated into the radio, but
>>they probably won't do it due to RIAA issues.
>
>
> http/www.crutchfield.com/S-fIqPOZ6ttiE/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=176950&I=040SA10113
>
> 5 hours of recording time.

You know, I've seen that device, but didn't realize all of it's
capabilities. That's one nice piece of equipment!

Randy S.

 

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Robert B. Clark <epynex@3pynexf.pbz> wrote in
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> On 25 Feb 2005 00:00:40 GMT, Howard <stile99@email.com.> wrote:
>
><snip>
>
>>I swear they USED to have this, but I got my TiVo rather long ago, my
>>memory could be playing tricks. It had a small number of pre-recorded
>>videos on it, one being a demo, and one being a TV show TiVo did that
>>they stopped soon after I got mine. I did rather like it though, and
>>they should bring it back. Especially if it means seeing more
>>TiVoShanan.
>
> I bought a used Philips Series 1 a few months ago as a gift. It had a
> "Getting to Know TiVo"-type video in the NPL, but it was _not_ hosted by
> Shanan.
>
> I've purchased other Series 1 and Series2 standalones, both new and
> refurbished, and this was the only time I recall seeing such a
> prerecorded video.

Interesting. The one on mine was not with Shanan either (she appeared on
the scene later)...but mine IS a Philips (60 hour). Maybe they're the
only ones who did it.

But they absolutely need to bring the show back, with Shanan. Have a 15
minute live version of the newsletter, where she discusses tips and tricks
and letters to the editor about TiVo and such.

--
Minister of All Things Digital & Electronic, and Holder of Past Knowledge
stile99@email.com. Cabal# 24601-fnord | Sleep is irrelevant.
I speak for no one but myself, and |Caffeine will be assimilated.
no one else speaks for me. O- | Decaf is futile.

 

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I've seen the XM2Go on EBay (new) for as little as $145. If you're
considering one, that's the cheap way!
-Jen

 

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* Randy S. Wrote in alt.video.ptv.tivo:

>
>>>Well, I was really thinking of something integrated into the
>>>radio, but they probably won't do it due to RIAA issues.
>>
>>
>> http/www.crutchfield.com/S-fIqPOZ6ttiE/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=17
>> 6950&I=040SA10113
>>
>> 5 hours of recording time.
>
> You know, I've seen that device, but didn't realize all of it's
> capabilities. That's one nice piece of equipment!
>

Yeah, now if only Sirrus would match it.

--
David

 

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John Doe??? You killed that??? damn you man.. I loved that show.. <g>


"Dr. Personality" <affable@no.com.invalid> wrote in message
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> In article <toWdnbHdEp6z5YPfRVn-qA@centurytel.net>, Strychnine
> <BeERm3@b33R.IcYEKoLD.N3t> wrote:
>
>> "Joan Quinn" <j.quinn@owegony.net> wrote in message
>> news:IvmTd.4471$MY6.3750@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>> >
>> > <elrous0@pop.uky.edu> wrote in message
>> > news:1109258574.412214.124960@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
>> >> Adam Maloney wrote:
>> >>> I have a long history of buying the-best-of-the-best, only to have
>> >> the
>> >>> company go out of business shortly thereafter.
>> >>
>> >> I have the same effect on good TV series. I watch them, they die. I'm
>> >> the man that killed Twin Peaks.
>> >
>> > I am really relieved I though I was the one who did that. I know there
>> > are
>> > several other great shows I have killed like Homicide - Life in the
>> > Streets and Boomtown.
>> >
>> > Joan
>> >
>>
>> I killed Space: Above and Beyond AND Robbery Homicide
>> Division...Bummer.....
>> Strychnine
>
>
> My Life and Times
> John Doe
> Many others, recent and long past
>
> The difference between then and now is, I've grown used to them killing
> off shows I like to watch, and I don't get bothered by it very much
> anymore. What still drives me nuts is when a show becomes a moderate
> hit and the carrier sets about "improving" it by making it "funnier,"
> adding bizarre characters to the regular cast, etc. I can't think of a
> case where doing these things did not ruin a show I liked. Current
> examples:
>
> Joan of Arcadia
> Monk
>
> I'm waiting for them to ruin Battlestar Galactica now, since it's a hit
> and all. Maybe they'll add a wacky air traffic controller, "Crash"
> Beakins. He zips around the bridge on roller skates and frequently
> uses the catch phrase, "Imcoming bananas!!!" Canned laughter will soon
> follow.

 

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"Adam Maloney" <adam@whee.org> wrote in message
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> I've been reading this group for a couple of months now, and I've been
> watching all of the Tivo-is-dead arguments. Well, their fate was sealed
> last night...
>
> I have a long history of buying the-best-of-the-best, only to have the
> company go out of business shortly thereafter.
>
> I was a USR Courier owner. Best modems in the world. USR tanked (went to
> 3com)
>
> I had some internet services with PSI. PSI tanked in '02 and went to
> Cogent.
>
> I had a $250 RA Pro BBS software license. RA tanked, the BBS is dead, and
> I became an Internet engineer.
>
> If I were older I'm sure I would've bought a Betamax...
>
> I bought my TiVo last night. Their days are numbered.
>
> But, I was TiVo'ing the hell out of my cable last night. Mythbusters blew
> up a concrete mixer truck...instant replay! Ooh, do it again - <BLAM>,
> instant replay. Five, six times, because I can.
>
> I do have one complaint though - the wifey thinks CSI is higher priority
> than women's pool.

Adam,
Welcome to the club. I'm older and I did buy two Sony Betamax. Top of the
line. I had two TV's. Figured since Betamax was a better technology, it
would win the standard fight. Oh well.....and the beat goes on.

Right now I'm trying to figure out which DVR to buy. I don't like TiVo's
subscription stuff so I'm leaning towards RCA's 7000N. I should probably
buy TiVo and between the two of us, they would be doomed.

Bill

 

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Adam Maloney <adam@whee.org> wrote in
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>
> I do have one complaint though - the wifey thinks CSI is higher
> priority than women's pool.

I tend to agree with her.

 

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Adam Maloney wrote:
> I've been reading this group for a couple of months now, and I've been
> watching all of the Tivo-is-dead arguments. Well, their fate was sealed
> last night...
>
> I have a long history of buying the-best-of-the-best, only to have the
> company go out of business shortly thereafter.
>
> I was a USR Courier owner. Best modems in the world. USR tanked (went
> to 3com)
>
> I had some internet services with PSI. PSI tanked in '02 and went to
> Cogent.
>
> I had a $250 RA Pro BBS software license. RA tanked, the BBS is dead,
> and I became an Internet engineer.
>
> If I were older I'm sure I would've bought a Betamax...
>
> I bought my TiVo last night. Their days are numbered.
>
> But, I was TiVo'ing the hell out of my cable last night. Mythbusters
> blew up a concrete mixer truck...instant replay! Ooh, do it again -
> <BLAM>, instant replay. Five, six times, because I can.
>
> I do have one complaint though - the wifey thinks CSI is higher priority
> than women's pool.

I have you beat by a mile.

1. Enter pilot training with US Air Force. Vietname ends and all pilot
trainees are dumped. Air Force has severe force reductions.

2. Leave Air Force and work for an insurance company. Bit stock market
drop and insurance is in the dumps for 5 years.

3. Go to work as DP manager of local tucking company. I only stay 9
months, but in 12 months the company is bought. 6 months later the
bulding is bulldozed. In 2 year the purchasing company is out of business.

4. Go to work for IBM. I takes 12 years, but I take them down also.
Once I left (dumped the 4th time), they recover.

5. Go to work for a software arm of one of the largest consulting and
outsourcing companies in the US. We sell software that relies on teh
employment rate, so have not sold a new license in several years.


I have taking down IBM and the U.S. goverment (AirForce).

Mike

 

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Mike Wanninger wrote:

> Adam Maloney wrote:
>
>> I've been reading this group for a couple of months now, and I've been
>> watching all of the Tivo-is-dead arguments. Well, their fate was
>> sealed last night...
>>
>> I have a long history of buying the-best-of-the-best, only to have the
>> company go out of business shortly thereafter.
>>
>> I was a USR Courier owner. Best modems in the world. USR tanked
>> (went to 3com)
>>
>> I had some internet services with PSI. PSI tanked in '02 and went to
>> Cogent.
>>
>> I had a $250 RA Pro BBS software license. RA tanked, the BBS is dead,
>> and I became an Internet engineer.
>>
>> If I were older I'm sure I would've bought a Betamax...
>>
>> I bought my TiVo last night. Their days are numbered.
>>
>> But, I was TiVo'ing the hell out of my cable last night. Mythbusters
>> blew up a concrete mixer truck...instant replay! Ooh, do it again -
>> <BLAM>, instant replay. Five, six times, because I can.
>>
>> I do have one complaint though - the wifey thinks CSI is higher
>> priority than women's pool.
>
>
> I have you beat by a mile.
>
> 1. Enter pilot training with US Air Force. Vietname ends and all
> pilot trainees are dumped. Air Force has severe force reductions.
>
> 2. Leave Air Force and work for an insurance company. Bit stock
> market drop and insurance is in the dumps for 5 years.
>
> 3. Go to work as DP manager of local tucking company. I only stay 9
> months, but in 12 months the company is bought. 6 months later the
> bulding is bulldozed. In 2 year the purchasing company is out of
> business.
>
> 4. Go to work for IBM. I takes 12 years, but I take them down also.
> Once I left (dumped the 4th time), they recover.
>
> 5. Go to work for a software arm of one of the largest consulting and
> outsourcing companies in the US. We sell software that relies on teh
> employment rate, so have not sold a new license in several years.
>
>
> I have taking down IBM and the U.S. goverment (AirForce).
>
> Mike

Sorry about the bad spelling and grammer. Hit the enter key before the
spell check.

Mike

 

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On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 13:58:21 -0600, Mike Wanninger
<mwanning@bellsouth.net> wrote:

>Mike Wanninger wrote:
>
>> Adam Maloney wrote:
>>
>>> I've been reading this group for a couple of months now, and I've been
>>> watching all of the Tivo-is-dead arguments. Well, their fate was
>>> sealed last night...
>>>
>>> I have a long history of buying the-best-of-the-best, only to have the
>>> company go out of business shortly thereafter.
>>>
>>> I was a USR Courier owner. Best modems in the world. USR tanked
>>> (went to 3com)
>>>
>>> I had some internet services with PSI. PSI tanked in '02 and went to
>>> Cogent.
>>>
>>> I had a $250 RA Pro BBS software license. RA tanked, the BBS is dead,
>>> and I became an Internet engineer.
>>>
>>> If I were older I'm sure I would've bought a Betamax...
>>>
>>> I bought my TiVo last night. Their days are numbered.
>>>
>>> But, I was TiVo'ing the hell out of my cable last night. Mythbusters
>>> blew up a concrete mixer truck...instant replay! Ooh, do it again -
>>> <BLAM>, instant replay. Five, six times, because I can.
>>>
>>> I do have one complaint though - the wifey thinks CSI is higher
>>> priority than women's pool.
>>
>>
>> I have you beat by a mile.
>>
>> 1. Enter pilot training with US Air Force. Vietname ends and all
>> pilot trainees are dumped. Air Force has severe force reductions.
>>
>> 2. Leave Air Force and work for an insurance company. Bit stock
>> market drop and insurance is in the dumps for 5 years.
>>
>> 3. Go to work as DP manager of local tucking company. I only stay 9
>> months, but in 12 months the company is bought. 6 months later the
>> bulding is bulldozed. In 2 year the purchasing company is out of
>> business.
>>
>> 4. Go to work for IBM. I takes 12 years, but I take them down also.
>> Once I left (dumped the 4th time), they recover.
>>
>> 5. Go to work for a software arm of one of the largest consulting and
>> outsourcing companies in the US. We sell software that relies on teh
>> employment rate, so have not sold a new license in several years.
>>
>>
>> I have taking down IBM and the U.S. goverment (AirForce).
>>
>> Mike
>
> Sorry about the bad spelling and grammer. Hit the enter key before the
>spell check.
>
>Mike


Gee, I can't imagine why you got fired all those times. You seem like
such a bright guy.

Sean

 

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Looks like troll-boy has another address to PLONK.

How'd you like a nice cup of STFU?

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I have an iRiver iFP-790:
http/www.iriveramerica.com/prod/ultra/700/ifp_790.aspx
which can programatically record from FM, but you can only schedule one
program (ie, one station at one time on a particular day, or everyday)
to be recorded. That works if you just want one progream, but wouldn't
be satisfactory if there were several shows you wanted to record.

And this new iRiver iFP-990 here:
http/www.iriveramerica.com/prod/ultra/900/ifp_990.aspx
sez it has "Programmable FM recording". But ... dunno exactly what that
means because the manual isn't available online even though it's
supposed to be. I sent an email to their tech support asking for more
info.

It's funny because a lot of people want this feature, but nobody seems
to provide it! Nobody, that is, except for the "RadioYourWay" folks at
http/www.radioyourway.com/radioyourwaylx.htm
Their original unit had awful sound quality, but it looks as if this
new one (which is not yet available) will be better sound quality.

 

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grinder wrote:
> Give it two days and you won't understand how you lived without it. I find
> myself thinking I wish I had Tivo for the radio everytime I hear something
> and want to repeat it or there is something interesting on and I have to
> leave the car for a few minutes (get the mail, go in a store, etc.).
>
> My wife says future home purchases will depend on access to direct tv and
> Tivo because she is never going back to cable.

IRiver has FM tuners in their MP3 players. I emailed them and ask if it
can programatically record from the FM tuner. The reply was "no" but
they will look it as a possible future feature.

But, yes, I would like a TiVo-like unit for radio. FM *and* AM!

Later,
Steven

 

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Yep...me too..... re the radio concept..

It is an idea ( Tivo-like FM / AM radios) that has a built-in audience (
us ).

I love to listen to "Click and Clack .. the auto guys" when we are on the
road. I love to hear Garrison Keeler, but .......................I can't sit
in my car on Saturday mornings and evenings just to listen to them. I'm
busy doing something else when they are on.

Gee, what a concept...let the consumer listen when he wants to??? Sound
familiar?? RichG TX
--
RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http/groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
..

"Steven Whatley" <swhatley_hal-pc_org@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:42276ec2$0$64588$a726171b@news.hal-pc.org...
> grinder wrote:
> > Give it two days and you won't understand how you lived without it. I
find
> > myself thinking I wish I had Tivo for the radio everytime I hear
something
> > and want to repeat it or there is something interesting on and I have
to
> > leave the car for a few minutes (get the mail, go in a store, etc.).
> >
> > My wife says future home purchases will depend on access to direct tv
and
> > Tivo because she is never going back to cable.
>
> IRiver has FM tuners in their MP3 players. I emailed them and ask if it
> can programatically record from the FM tuner. The reply was "no" but
> they will look it as a possible future feature.
>
> But, yes, I would like a TiVo-like unit for radio. FM *and* AM!
>
> Later,
> Steven

 

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Have you tried Replay Radio? It's like a TiVo for the radio that you
run on your PC.

Replay Radio lets you record ANY Radio station broadcast over the Web
as an MP3 file, and then copy it to your iPod or other MP3 player. It
will even burn CDs automatically.

Replay Radio comes with a database of over 700 shows and 1000 stations,
and you can easily add your own.

Check it out! A free trial is available from here:

www.replay-radio.com

Enjoy!

RichG wrote:
> Yep...me too..... re the radio concept..
>
> It is an idea ( Tivo-like FM / AM radios) that has a built-in
audience (
> us ).
>
> I love to listen to "Click and Clack .. the auto guys" when we are on
the
> road. I love to hear Garrison Keeler, but .......................I
can't sit
> in my car on Saturday mornings and evenings just to listen to them.
I'm
> busy doing something else when they are on.
>
> Gee, what a concept...let the consumer listen when he wants to???
Sound
> familiar?? RichG TX
> --
> RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
> http/groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
> .
>
> "Steven Whatley" <swhatley_hal-pc_org@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:42276ec2$0$64588$a726171b@news.hal-pc.org...
> > grinder wrote:
> > > Give it two days and you won't understand how you lived without
it. I
> find
> > > myself thinking I wish I had Tivo for the radio everytime I hear
> something
> > > and want to repeat it or there is something interesting on and I
have
> to
> > > leave the car for a few minutes (get the mail, go in a store,
etc.).
> > >
> > > My wife says future home purchases will depend on access to
direct tv
> and
> > > Tivo because she is never going back to cable.
> >
> > IRiver has FM tuners in their MP3 players. I emailed them and ask
if it
> > can programatically record from the FM tuner. The reply was "no"
but
> > they will look it as a possible future feature.
> >
> > But, yes, I would like a TiVo-like unit for radio. FM *and* AM!
> >
> > Later,
> > Steven

 

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"Adam Maloney" <adam@whee.org> wrote in message
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>
> But, I was TiVo'ing the hell out of my cable last night. Mythbusters blew
> up a concrete mixer truck...instant replay! Ooh, do it again - <BLAM>,
> instant replay. Five, six times, because I can.

That explosion was incredible! I wish they'd had the common sense and
foresight to film it with a high-speed camera, though. One frame, there's a
truck, the next frame a flash of light and a puff of smoke and no truck.

I wonder how much force was involved in that blast? Did they ever say how
much or what explosive was used? I guess they didn't, for security reasons.